boot
Translation
boot, trunk, kick
Examples
I need new boots for winter.
I need new boots for winter.
Put the luggage in the boot of the car.
Put the luggage in the boot of the car.
He gave the ball a hard boot.
He gave the ball a hard boot.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/one's)) boot a type of footwear. She wore her favourite leather boots.
((the)) boot ((of a car)) the storage compartment at the back of a car. The groceries are in the boot.
((a)) boot a kick. The player gave the door a boot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shoe, footwear; trunk; kick
Etymology
From Old French 'bote', of unknown origin.
Memory Tips
Picture putting on a boot, then putting something in the boot of a car, then giving a ball a boot (kick).